Your favorite DVC resorts ranked

[thanxfornoticin]

1. AKL (either Kidani or Jambo) - might be a slight edge to Kidani with the extra bathroom, especially since we'll just walk to Jambo for the restaurants and souvenir shop (best on property!).
2. BCV - location and pool and vibe. Just one of our favorites, especially during the festivals at EPCOT.
3. CCV - love the location and options
4. BRV - ditto
5. OKW - the original and still one of our favorites with the large rooms, large balconies, peaceful "home" feel, and proximity to DS.
6. Poly - we avoid the rooms near the ferry station and like it much better! Haven't done the tower yet.
7. The rest.... Have actually stayed at all but RIv and CFW, and neither of those is interesting enough for us - we'll probably never need to actually stay!

It's good folks have different favorites! Helps us stay out of each other's way!

 

[Sandisw]

Here are the order in which I always book, and what I would book if I ever couldn’t get RIV or VGF

RIV
VGF
BCV
Poly Tower (not longhouses)
BLT
BWV
SSR
CCV
BRV
OKW/AKV -

 

[tx911]

1. AKL (either Kidani or Jambo) - might be a slight edge to Kidani with the extra bathroom, especially since we'll just walk to Jambo for the restaurants and souvenir shop (best on property!).
2. BCV - location and pool and vibe. Just one of our favorites, especially during the festivals at EPCOT.
3. CCV - love the location and options
4. BRV - ditto
5. OKW - the original and still one of our favorites with the large rooms, large balconies, peaceful "home" feel, and proximity to DS.
6. Poly - we avoid the rooms near the ferry station and like it much better! Haven't done the tower yet.
7. The rest.... Have actually stayed at all but RIv and CFW, and neither of those is interesting enough for us - we'll probably never need to actually stay!

It's good folks have different favorites! Helps us stay out of each other's way!

They all rank between a 7 and a 10 for me. I haven't disliked any of them and I'm grateful that we have such a good variety of places to choose from.

 

[5kidsmommy]

1. SSR (honestly we bought where we love to stay. It's relaxing, rooms are nice, pools are awesome, points chart is great and we love walking to DS.)
2. BCV (love the location, Epcot is our favorite, pool is big but it's all about the location)
3. BWV (love the location, Epcot is our favorite)
4. BLT (I love the decor, cant' wait to stay in the refurb rooms, location is great, it's classic Disney)
5. BRV (nice rooms, nice location)
6. CCV (like the resort and the location)
7. Poly/PIT (I love the feel of the resort but it's just so crowded)
8. GFV (love the resort, the rooms and location are lovely, but so crowded)

The rest are on our will not stay at.
9. RIV (Riviera isn't our thing, we aren't fans of towers. I don't like the skyliner )
10. OKW (after our last stay on the 3rd floor, it's a no for us, I won't take that risk)
11. AKL - Kidani (I just don't like the resorts, not my thing)
12. AKL - Jambo (I just don't like the resorts, not my thing)
13. CFW (we love the Fort, in our camper, don't like the cabin location)

 

[starsaber25]

Ok I will play with my limited knowledge. I am going to rank the resorts I've stayed at and then I'm going to rank the resorts I have not stayed at in the order I want to stay at them. Phew!

1. VGF - This stay was everything I ever hoped for in life. I've always wanted to stay there ever since I was a kid. I finally did and it was amazing. However, the point chart is certainly a con.

2. BLT - This is my home resort. For every reason I blindly bought into it, is every reason I love it. The walk to MK is the best thing ever. I still haven't stayed in a refurbished room but I was totally fine in the old room. I love the monorail to EPCOT. The point chart is a real bargain. The cons are sharing the busses with the Wilderness lodge and you have to go to the Contemporary for everything. It would be nice if you just purchase some drinks in the tower.

3. BWV - Loved staying here but it was a short stay. Being on the boardwalk is great. The quick walk to the International Gateway is amazing.

4. AKL - Kidani - It was fine. It was my first DVC stay. It wasn't my favorite. The one thing I will give the resort credit for is having separate bus waiting areas for each park. It made it so much easier then the chaos at other resorts where people are waiting all over the place. I wish every resort broke it down like this.

The list in order of resorts I cannot wait to stay at:
1. BCV
2. CCV
3. PVB
4. RIV
5. AKL - Jambo
6. BRV
7. OKW
8. SSR
9. CFW

 

[Disney Spaz]

1.VGF-It is truly our home away from home. From the rooms to the lobbies to the whole resort vibe. Our DD grew up staying here and it is our forever DVC.
2. CCV-Have you seen this place at Christmas! Wow just wow. It is like stepping into another world.
3. Poly/PIT-DH and I were married on Luau Beach and now DD and I glide in a hammock outside the pool like we are on a beach in Hawaii.
4. AKL-Jambo-The lobby, the animals and the peace. I could sit in front of the fire pit for hours.
5. BCV-Location location location. And don't forget about Storm along Bay
6. BRV-Close enough to CCV to be happy.
7. BWV-Location location location and Grand Villas
8. BLT-You can walk to MK what else do you need to say.
9. AKL-Kidani-The animals and the peace but the hallways are so long.
10. OKW-Love the balcony
11. CFW-Not loving it but a boat ride to Magic Kingdom
12. RIV-Only above SSR because I prefer interior hallways.
13. SSR-Disney Springs

 

[heathpack]

CCV/BR
AKL - Jambo
Poly
GFV
BCV
BLT
RIV
BWV
SSR
OKW

 

[Prince John Robin Hood]

VGF - Love the original building/rooms. Having the option of walking to/from Magic Kingdom is great.

BCV - Unbelievable location and resort. The pool in the summer cannot be beat. Nothing better than midday breaks at Stormalong Bay.

BRV/CCV - prefer BRV studios but they're basically equal to me. Just a really great resort.

AKL - Jambo - I love AKL and rate Jambo a bit higher than Kidani but that can change based on my mood . Transportation for both is my #1 negative.

Poly - Previously my #1. Noticeably busier and more crowded now. The new pool is very weak imo. Kids took a photo with Moana and then wanted to go straight back to lava pool.

BWV - Visited many times but have never stayed here. Looking forward to trying it one day.

AKL - Kidani - Great resort. Would like more QS options beyond the pool.

BLT - Great location but I don't care for the resort. I could see this shooting up my list depending on future renovations.

RIV - Visited many times but just don't enjoy the vibe/look of the resort.

SSR - Stayed last week and will try to not return unless we have a car with us.